With that in mind, take a trip back in time all the way back to the 1950s to take a look at what Preston Guild looked like back in that heady and now long-ago era.
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49. 1952 Preston Guild Cotton Trades Procession, Friargate Cotton trades procession passing in front of The Old Black Bull Inn. The properties to the right of the Inn were subsequently swept away during the Inner Ring Road (Ringway) scheme.
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50. Looking Back This picture was sent in Allan Fazackerley it shows Jack ward at the Preston Guild 1952.
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51. Fishergate, Preston 1952. A view east towards the Guild Banner that was erected opposite the Victoria Hotel. The Queens Hotel is seen on the corner of Butler Street and Fishergate. Picture courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.
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52. The attached photo has been published in more than one pictorial book about Preston. Each time it has been attributed to Preston Guild 1952. In fact, it relates to Preston Safety Week which took place at the end of June and the start of July in 1947. I know, because I was there! The float was part of a procession which ended on Avenham Park. There was a lot going on at the park that day. I remember a re-enacment of a road accident demonstrating the the abilities of the emergency services, and a similar event later showing the wrong way way to behave when boating on the river. I can recall being made ready to make my appearance by swapping my own clothes (helped by my mother) into a checked shirt and shorts and then being lifted onto the wagon which held the float. That's me, aged 6, peeping over from behind the centerpiece. I do remember the lady who took the part of Miss Muffet but I'm afraid I can't recall any of the other children. Just wanted to set the record straight. David Hilton
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